Communities located within the Millennium Reserve can apply for U.S. Forest Service funding for ash tree replacements.  The request for proposals will be available from June 1 through August 1, 2015. Interested applicants can attend a training session on June 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the William W. Powers State Recreation Area (12949 S. Avenue O, Chicago) or on June 8, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) offices (140 S. Dearborn, Ste. 1400, Chicago). Contact Lydia Scott (lscott@mortonarb.org) with questions.